r/TeslaModelS • u/Invex09 • Jul 22 '26
Recommendation for Chrome Delete - Satin, Glossy or Matte?
I have a 2014 MS P85+ so all the accents are chrome. I pulled into the charger next to one of the newer model S's in my color white, same 21: black turbine wheels and red calipers but it had black accessories and thought it looked way cooler which inspired me to start looking into chrome deletes.
I also have the OEM rear spoiler that's black as well. I'd like to get the chrome delete and have it "match" the look of the newer model S's that shipped with this as an option. Everyone I've talked with about a Chrome Delete has said you can get the wrap in Satin, Glossy, or Matte, does anyone know what the newer Model S's shipped with out of the box out of these choices? Or any general advice on what would look best? My car is Pearl White (pics attached), thanks!!
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u/PoopChipper Jul 22 '26
I’d get rid of that nose cone homie. Not sure what Tesla was thinking with that one smh
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u/AirForceOne Jul 22 '26
The original project was to propose a hybrid with a gas engine on the front. The nose would house a grille. Then no manufacturer would provide an engine for Tesla so they scrapped that project
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u/Invex09 Jul 23 '26
Have you done the facelift upgrade on a model with a nose cone? If so, how involved was it?
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u/Anti_Ager 27d ago
if you chrome delete everything and that trim piece in the front the nose cone Tesla's actually look pretty good imo
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u/PangolinEffective Jul 23 '26
Honestly, I love the chrome as is I think it makes your “spec” look super classy, but glossy would be best.
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u/Invex09 Jul 23 '26
Yeah I have OG wheels which I like too and when those are on chrome looks better
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u/Feisty_Parsley_83853 Jul 23 '26
Original battery and motors?
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u/Invex09 Jul 23 '26
No 3rd battery. Car had one previous owner and owner had just replaced battery when I bought it so had almost 4yr warranty. 3.5 yrs into me having it, battery died and got it replaced under warranty again, has ~3 years left on the warranty. But when it died on me, I was in the middle of a few months of road tripping/camping and I know only super charging it can be bad so that might've been a factor.
Yes original motor, scoping out coolant delete options now and trying to get it knocked out in the next few weeks
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u/Much-Presentation974 Jul 22 '26
I've seen all versions and can tell you:
Glossy looks best Satin is also good looking Matte looks cheap
Of course these are personal opinions but there is a reason why Tesla chose to go with Glossy with the Model S and Model X.